The Photo society’s
Instagram Contest

What You Need to Know

Your Judge

Amy Toensing

Amy Toensing, an American photojournalist committed to telling stories with sensitivity and depth, is known for her intimate essays about the lives of ordinary people. Toensing has been a regular contributor to National Geographic magazine for over a decade and recently completed her fifteenth feature story for the publication. She has covered cultures around the world including the last cave dwelling tribe of Papua New Guinea, the Maori of New Zealand and the Kingdom of Tonga. She has also reported on issues such as the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina and Muslim women living in Western culture. For 4 years she documented Aboriginal Australia which was published in the June, 2013 issue of National Geographic magazine. Amy’s long term project about Widowhood was just published in the February, 2017 issue of National Geographic magazine.

Prizes

2 Grand Prizes

Two Grand Prizes will be awarded. Winners will each receive a $1,000 USD courtesy
of PayPal.

Rules

How to enter ?

What You Need To Know

These days the sun shines a little brighter, the grass is a bit greener, and the days last a little longer — Summer is officially here and it feels sooo good. This particular season makes us nostalgic for backyard barbeques, bonfires on the beach, and of course, the annual summer road trip crammed together inside the family station wagon. Thinking back to your favorite adventure, chances are it was made all the better by a trusted travel companion — whether that means a cockpit co-pilot, a partner in crime, or even a furry four-legged friend. Travel is most enjoyable in teams of two, so this week please join us in celebrating the spirit of traveling with a friend, supported by our own trusted travel companion, PayPal, who’s here to help you travel the world wisely. This summer, PayPal has partnered with a variety of travel brands to provide discounts on flights, hotels and sightseeing. You can travel smartly, while also knowing your eligible purchases will be covered by Purchase Protection. Hotel overbooked? PayPal can cover you. Limitations apply. To celebrate summer travel and all the opportunities waiting for us out there, we’re partnering with PayPal, on a two-week Instagram Contest. Enter by sharing a photo or video of your own trusted travel companion, whether that’s a parent, a best friend, a life partner or even a four-legged sidekick. Post a photo or video of you and your fellow adventurer and let us know in the caption why they’re your trusted travel teammate, and where the two of you would like to go next. Be sure to hashtag #PPTrustedTravelCompanion and, at the beginning of your post, #Contest, and Good Luck!

Prize

Two Grand Prizes of $1,000 USD will be awarded!

Rules How to Enter

1. Post a photo/video that represents your favorite, funniest, or craziest travel moment with a friend and tag #PPTrustedTravelCompanion and, at the beginning of your caption.

2. Submit as many entries as you like between Tuesday, August 1st and 11:59pm EST on Saturday, August 5th, but each photo/video submitted must be unique.

3. Include a brief caption telling us about your favorite travel buddy, why you like to explore together, and where you’d like to go next!

NOTE: Entries must be posted (i.e. you cannot simply ‘tag’ an older photo/video) from a public account during the challenge period. Those posted from private accounts and/or posted outside of the challenge period will NOT be eligible for the contest. We’ll announce the winner and honorable mentions on or around Monday 8/5/17 on our Instagram feed based on the guest judges’ scoring of Quality of Image/Video (50 pts), Quality of Caption (25 pts), and Creativity/Interpretation of the Theme Trusted Travel Companion (25 pts). No Purchase Necessary. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Begins at 12:00:00 PM ET on 8/01/17. Ends 11:59:59 PM ET on 8/05/17. Open to legal residents of the 50 US/DC, 18 and age of maj+. Subject to Official Rules, available at http://passionpassport.com/PP-Travel-Companion-Instagram-Challenge/Rules.html. See rules for judging criteria. ARV of each prize-$1000; 2 prizes. Each photo/video submitted must be unique. Void where prohibited. Sponsor: PayPal Inc., 2211 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95131. This contest is in no way sponsored, administered or endorsed by or associated with Instagram.